BROWNS

Devlan Mud

#5A573F

RGB 90, 87, 63 · HSL 53°, 18%, 30% · CMYK 0, 3, 30, 65

Devlan Mud is #5A573F in HEX — rgb(90, 87, 63), hsl(53°, 18%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 30%, 65%).

Devlan Mud pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 53°, 18%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#5A573F

RGB90, 87, 63

HSL53°, 18%, 30%

HSV53°, 30%, 35%

CMYK0, 3, 30, 65

Decimal5920575

CSS RGBrgb(90, 87, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 18%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Olive Green 1113-7

ΔE 1.6 · #5D583E

Benjamin Moore

Mediterranean 2142-10

ΔE 1.8 · #5F5B43

Behr

Primitive N320-7

ΔE 2.1 · #55563F

Dulux

Desert Grass S17C9

ΔE 2.5 · #5C543D

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 3.2 · #5F5D48

Valspar

Amazon Silt 6010-4

ΔE 3.3 · #605B47

Sherwin-Williams

Secret Garden SW6181

ΔE 3.8 · #4F523A

Vista Paint

Vegetarian C-429

ΔE 4 · #575C45

Hallman-Lindsay

Vegetarian 430

ΔE 4 · #595D47

Kilz

Tea Leaf LF100-02

ΔE 4.8 · #66624B

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 6 · #696346

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 6 · #515545

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 6.1 · #676450

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 7.1 · #4D5645

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 9.5 · #726454

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 9.9 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5A573F

#3F425A

Analogous

#5A493F

#5A573F

#505A3F

Triadic

#5A573F

#3F5A57

#573F5A

Split-Complementary

#5A573F

#3F505A

#493F5A

Tetradic

#5A573F

#3F5A49

#3F425A

#5A3F50

Monochromatic

#0F0F0A

#2D2C1F

#5A573F

#87835E

#ABA787

Rectangle

#5A573F

#425A3F

#3F425A

#573F5A

Compound

#5A573F

#505A3F

#3F425A

#493F5A

Variations

Lighter

#84805C

#A4A084

#C8C7B9

Darker

#494632

#323022

#1E1C13

Saturation

#515048

#5A573F

#7A6F1F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.32:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#5A573F

#5B5640

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5A573F

#585843

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5A573F

#5B5456

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Devlan Mud grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#836E4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#5A573F

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#70736F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#313551

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #5A573F;

CSS — background

background-color: #5A573F;

CSS Variable

--color-devlan-mud: #5A573F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'devlan-mud': '#5A573F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5A573F] text-[#5A573F]

SCSS

$devlan-mud: #5A573F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5A573F?

#5A573F is Devlan Mud, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #5A573F warm or cool?

Devlan Mud reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Devlan Mud?

Devlan Mud works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Devlan Mud?

Devlan Mud pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Devlan Mud?

You can download Devlan Mud on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Devlan Mud?

The hex code is #5A573F. In RGB it's 90, 87, 63, and in HSL it's 53°, 18%, 30%.

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